The Latest: Pakistan, China cooperate on virus vaccine

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s foreign ministry spokesman says his country and China agreed to strengthen cooperation in developing a vaccine for the coronavirus.

Embed-Federal Reserve-PCE Index, ADVISORY

FEDERAL RESERVE-PCE INDEX-Chart: This digital embed shows the personal consumption expenditures index which measures the monthly change in the prices of thousands of goods and services such as durable goods, includ…

Minneapolis calm morning after man's suicide sparked unrest

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — An emergency curfew expired and downtown Minneapolis was calm Thursday morning after unrest broke out following what authorities said was misinformation about the suicide of a Black homicide susp…

Innocent Florida inmate to be released after 37 years

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A Florida man who has spent the last 37 years in prison on a rape and murder charge was ordered released Thursday, after officials discovered new evidence that proved his innocence.

The Latest: Laura's feared eye destroyed homes in Louisiana

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South African president grilled over COVID-19 graft scandals

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday faced tough questioning by lawmakers over COVID-19 corruption scandals, days after he asked ruling party members to refrain from stealing mone…

The Latest: Face masks required for all students in Spain

MADRID — Masks will be mandatory for all students in Spain age 6 or older when returning to schools in September because of increased coronavirus cases, the government announced Thursday.

Buying masks, delivering food: Teens step up in pandemic

DALLAS (AP) — In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, communities across the country have discovered a powerful resource that has stepped forward to make a difference: America’s teenagers.

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Louisiana girl killed by tree is first reported US death from Hurricane Laura, now a Category 1 hurricane

LEESVILLE, La. (AP) — Louisiana girl killed by tree is first reported US death from Hurricane Laura, now a Category 1 hurricane.

Stocks rise after Fed says rates could stay low for longer

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are pushing further into record heights on Wall Street after the Federal Reserve made a

Neighbors with hoses target fires as crews urge them to stop

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (AP) — With California firefighters strapped for resources, residents have organized to put out flames themselves in a large swath of land burning south of San Francisco, defending their homes …

Ky. officers shoot, kill man accused of firing at police

BARBOURVILLE, Ky. (AP) — An eastern Kentucky man wanted for shooting at police was killed when he confronted officers in a wooded area, authorities said.

The Latest: Hurricane Laura damage less than expected

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